2022 Admission International Students Entrance Examination

English Version

2022 Admission

International Students Entrance Examination Graduate School of Economics

Application Guidelines

Note 1: Common items of all graduate schools are published in separate files. Please check together. Note 2: The application guidelines is the English Version for Japanese-based Program of the International Students Entrance Examination. Note 3: The application documents which are designated by Kansai University only have Japanese Version.

Kansai University Graduate School Ⅱ Admission Policy Master's Degree Program The Graduate School admits students from diverse backgrounds through various entrance examinations who can demonstrate potential success in completing the program, given the following qualities related to knowledge and skills, abilities to think, judge, and express themselves, proactive attitude: 1. To possess undergraduate level of knowledge of economics, mathematics, and statistical methods. 2. To have sufficient level of foreign language skills in order to cope with the trend of professional research becoming increasingly global in terms of both issues as well as outputs. 3. To have a strong commitment to study the frontier of economic research.

Ph.D. Degree Program The Ph.D. Program admits students from diverse backgrounds through various entrance examinations who can demonstrate potential success in completing the program, given the following qualities related to knowledge and skills, abilities to think, judge, and express themselves and proactive attitudes: 1. To possess knowledge of economics, mathematics, and statistical methods at the Master's level. 2. To have sufficient level of foreign language skills in order to cope with the trend of professional research becoming increasingly global in terms of both issues as well as outputs. 3. To have a strong commitment to study the frontier of economic research.

1 V Application Requirements Graduate School of Economics (Master's Degree Program)

Graduate School, Major, Course and Enrollment Capacity Graduate School Major Course Enrollment Capacity Project Course Graduate School of Economics Economics Major 35 Academic Course Note: The Graduate School of Economics has not established separate enrollment capacity for each type of entrance examination.

○ The Project Course is open to applicants who have studied economics at the undergraduate level, and prepares students to master advanced and, specialized knowledge in economics, and to put together a Master's Thesis or Research Report on a topic of the student's choosing. In addition, students may advance to the Ph.D. Degree Program after passing an examination.

○ The Academic Course is open to applicants who have studied economics at the undergraduate level, and prepares students to develop research skills in the various fields of economics, and to put together a Master's Thesis on a topic of the student's choosing. After completing the Master's Degree Program, students are expected to advance to the Ph.D. Degree Program.

○Course structure (applies to both courses) Students must earn at least 32 credits, of which a total of 12 must come from lectures, seminars, and thesis advice offered by their respective faculty advisors. ※ Lectures and seminars are divided into five theme-based groups and further into common subjects and basic subjects in each group. A maximum of 8 basic subjects can be counted toward the number of credits required to complete the program.

Economist Field ─ Students will develop advanced, specialized knowledge and skills in economic research and analysis as specialists with thorough knowledge of the theories and statistical techniques of contemporary economics.

Public Policy Field ─ Students will develop advanced, specialized knowledge and skills they will need to pursue careers in various positions within the public sector, including in public policy analysis, fiscal policy, and local government management.

Regional and International Economy Field ─ Students will develop advanced, specialized knowledge and skills they will need to analyze and understand the contemporary economy from a regional and international perspective.

History and Society Field ─ Students will develop advanced, specialized knowledge and skills they will need to understand topics such as the history of the development of capitalism, social and economic thought, and socio-economic systems.

Business Economics and Finance Field ─ Students will develop advanced, specialized knowledge and skills they will need to understand complex issues related to management, labor, and finance in contemporary industrial and corporate contexts.

2 Master's Degree Program : International Students Entrance Examination (October Examination and February Examination)

1. Qualification Applicants shall satisfy one of the following (1)～(5) conditions: (including applicants who are expected to satisfy one of the following (1)～(4) conditions before enrolling at the Graduate School) (1) Applicants who have completed a regular 16-year program of school education outside Japan (Note 1). (2) Applicants who have graduated from Japanese universities as international students. (3) Persons who have completed a 3-year program or a program of more than 3 years and have been awarded a degree by an overseas university or school (Note 2) which is recognized as being equivalent to a bachelor's degree. (the 2016 ordinance of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, No. 19) (4) Applicants who have completed Specialized Course at Japanese special training schools after the designated date by the minister of MEXT† as international students. The training schools must satisfy the conditions designated by MEXT including that the length of term required for graduation be at least four years. †MEXT; Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (5） Applicants who are recognized as having scholastic abilities equivalent or superior to the graduates of university through Pre-qualification Individual Screening for Entrance Examination of the Graduate School. (This requirement shall not apply to the foreigners who are recognized as having received Japanese regular school education program.)

Note 1: Those enrolled in the following schools are considered to be the same as application qualification (1), as long as the period is less than four years in total. ・Elementary school, junior high school, high school etc. based on Japanese school education law ・Foreign school in Japan ・ Overseas educational facilities accredited or designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Note 2: The university or the school shall be evaluated by an organization approved by a relevant official institution in the country for their education and research activities or recognized as so by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.

【IMPORTANT】Notes regarding Pre-qualification Individual Screening for Entrance Examination

１．Subjects: Applicants under qualification (5) ２． Application Procedures and Deadline: Refer to‘Ⅰ Check Qualification before Applying’ (in the separate file“Common Items of all Graduate Schools” p.1). (Note 1) Graduates (or those expected to graduate) from less than 16-year program of school education can also apply. In this case, please contact the Graduate School Admissions Division by the submission deadline of the documents for the screening as soon as possible. (Note 2) Applicants who have received (or are expected to receive) the degrees in their home countries equivalent to those of Japanese universities can also apply. In this case, please inquire to the Graduate School Admissions Division as soon as possible.

3 2. Application Documents After you have paid the application fee of ￥35,000, submit the documents listed below. Review Cautionary Note published at the end of the Application Guidelines (Japanese Version), and carefully check your application documents before submitting them. Please submit the‘ Application Document List (Checklist)’ as well as the application documents.

Document to be Submitted【Document Number】 Remarks Application Form (for submission)【①】 Print out and submit after finalizing your online application. Statement of Reason for Applying (in Japanese)【②】 Use the form designated by the University. ★Must be hand-written by the applicant. Original transcript from previously universities and If you have transferred from another university to your / or other institutions【③】 current university, you also should submit transcripts from the previous universities and / or other institutions as well. Submit original transcripts. If you cannot submit original transcripts, please submit transcripts that have been notarized by an embassy or other public institutions. Original certificate of (expected) graduation from Both of the entrance and (expected) graduation dates previously universities and / or other institutions【④】 must be listed. If the above information is listed on the Application Document ③, this certificate does not need to be submitted. Submit an original certificate of (expected) graduation. If you cannot submit an original certificate, please submit a certificate of (expected) graduation that has been notarized by an embassy or other public institutions. Note） Applicants with Qualification (3) are required to submit a bachelor's degree certificate in addition to the graduation certificate. Research Plan (in Japanese)【⑤】 About 1,000 words in length. Submit 1 original and 3 copies. Draft an overview of your proposed research plan on a computer using A4-size paper (horizontal text with 40 words per row and 40 rows per page). Copy of Residence Card or Passport【⑪】 For a residence card, submit a copy showing both sides. For a passport, submit a copy of pages showing your name, date of birth, photograph, expiration date, residence status, and the most recent period of stay. Two Photographs Affix a photograph taken within the last 3 months to the application form (for submission) and to the reason of application. Your photographs should not be retouched or edited. (The photograph affixed to your Application Form will be used on the student ID issued after enrollment, should you be admitted.)

3. Screening Method The Graduate School will determine whether or not to admit applicants based on a comprehensive evaluation of document screening, written examination and oral examination.

4 4. Examination Components

Written Examination Oral Examination (100 points) Specialized Subjects Foreign Language (100 points) (100 points)(Academic Course only) Held after the written 10:00 ～ 11:30 (90 minutes) 13:00 ～ 14:30 (90 minutes) examination Examination for major and related English field of your applying advisor Note 1: You will be allowed to refer to a dictionary provided by the University during the foreign language examination. Note 2: More information about the oral examination will be provided on the day of the written examination.

5 Note: Please select an academic advisor on applying. The subject and academic advisors may change as needed. Please check our website before applying. (2021/4)

Graduate School of Economics : List of Seminar and Thesis Guidance Academic Advisors for 2022 Academic Year（Master's Degree Program） Economics Major Seminar and Thesis Guidance Academic Advisors

Economist Field

Microeconomics(A) I・II Ph.D. (Economics), Kobe University NAGAHISA, Ryo-ichi Microeconomics(B) I・II Ph.D. (Economics), Osaka University SAKANE, Hirokazu Macroeconomics(A) I・II AKIOKA, Hiroki Macroeconomics(B) I・II Ph.D. (Economics), University of Tokyo INABA, Masaru Economic Fluctuation I・II Ph.D. Australian National University SUZUKI, Tomoya Economic Growth I・II Ph.D. (Economics), Kobe University DOI, Junko Basic Theory of Statistics I・II Ph.D.（Economics ), Kansai University YOSHINAGA, Kohei Economic Statistics I・II UTSUNOMIYA, Kiyohito Mathematical Statistics I・II Ph.D. (Engineering), Osaka University MATSUO, Akihiko Econometrics(A) I・II Ph.D. (Economics), Kobe University HASHIMOTO, Noriko Econometrics(B) I・II Ph.D. (Economics), Hitotsubashi University KATAYAMA, Naoya Theory of Information Processing Ph.D. (Science), University of Electro-Communications TANIDA, Noriyuki I・II Labor Economics I・II Ph.D. University of Wisconsin-Madison NOSAKA, Hiromi Public Policy Field

Economic Policy I・II Ph.D. (Economics), University of Tokyo MOTONISHI, Taizo Public Finance I・II Ph.D. (Economics), Kwansei Gakuin University HAYASHI, Hiroaki Tax Policy I・II Ph.D. (Economics), Osaka University HASHIMOTO, Kyoji Social Security I・II Ph.D.（International Public Policy）, Osaka University SATO, Masayo Public Economics I・II Ph.D. (Economics), Osaka University MAEKAWA, Satoko Regional and International Economy Field

Regional Economics I・II Ph.D. (Economics), Tohoku University SAKAKIBARA, Yuichirou International Economics I・II Ph.D. State University of New York SUGETA, Hajime International Monetary Economics Ph.D. (Economics), Osaka University KASUGA, Hidefumi I・II Economic Development I・II Ph.D. (Area Studies), Kyoto University GOTO, Kenta Demography I・II Ph.D. University of Michigan ＊MATSUSHITA, Keiichiro Environmental Economics I・II Ph.D. (Human and Environmental Studies), Kyoto University SHINKUMA, Takayoshi Asian Economic Development I・II Ph.D.（Economics）, Kansai University KITABA, Michiko Chinese Economy I・II Ph.D.（Economics）, Ritsumeikan University KAI, Nariaki EU Economy I・II Ph.D. Johns Hopkins University KONOE, Sara Ph.D. (Economics), Okayama University African Economy I・II RAPOSO, Pedro Ph.D. (Policy Studies), Nanzan University

6 Seminar and Thesis Guidance Academic Advisors

History and Sociology Field

Economic History of Japan(A) I・II Ph.D. (Economics), Keio University KITAHARA, Satoshi Economic History of Asia I・II Ph.D. (Economics), Osaka University NISHIMURA,Takeshi History of Political Economy I・II Ph.D. (Economics), Kyoto University NAKAZAWA, Nobuhiko History of Modern Economic SATO, Masanobu Thought I・II Socio-Economic Systems I・II Ph.D. (Economics), University of Hyogo ＊TAKESHITA, Koshi Business and Finance Field

Industrial Organization I・II Ph.D. (Economics), Gakushuin University ISHII, Akira Problems of Small Business I・II KOGA, Tadahisa Economics of Commercial Ph.D.（Economics）, Kansai University SASAKI,Yasuyuki Distribution I･Ⅱ Monetary Economics I・II Ph.D. (Economics), Kyoto University NAKAGAWA, Ryuichi Organization Economics I・II Ph.D. (Business Administration), Kobe University KOBAYASHI, Hajime Note : The academic advisor marked with＊ means that the applicants must change to another academic advisor if they wishes to continue their Ph.D. Degree Program after completing the Master's Degree Program.

7 Graduate School of Economics（Ph.D. Degree Program）

Graduate School, Major and Enrollment Capacity Graduate School Major Enrollment Capacity

Graduate School of Economics Economics Major ５ Note: The Graduate School of Economics has not established separate enrollment capacity for each type of entrance examination.

8 Ph.D. Degree Program : International Students Entrance Examination (February Examination)

1. Qualification Applicants shall satisfy one of the following (1)～(5) conditions: (including applicants who are expected to satisfy one of the following (1)～(3) conditions before enrolling at the Graduate School) (1) Applicants who have received a master's or professional degree at the graduate schools outside Japan. (2) Applicants who have received a master's or professional degree from Japanese graduate schools as international students. (3) Applicants who have completed programs and received degrees equivalent to a master's degree from the United Nations University＊. ＊ United Nations University; established by the resolution of the General Assembly of the United Nations on December 11, 1972, as stipulated in Article 1 Paragraph 2 of the Act on Special Measures incidental to Enforcement of the Agreement between the United Nations and Japan regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations University. (4) Applicants designated by the minister of MEXT†. (Bulletin No. 118 of 1989) †MEXT; Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (5) Applicants who are recognized as having degrees equivalent or superior to a master's degree by our graduate school and have reached the age of 24 (before enrolling at the Graduate School). This requirement shall not apply to the foreigners who are recognized as having received Japanese regular school education program..

【IMPORTANT】Notes regarding Pre-qualification Individual Screening for Entrance Examination

１．Subjects: Applicants under qualification (4) or (5) ２． Application Procedures and Deadline: Refer to‘Ⅰ Check Qualification before Applying’ (in the separate file“Common Items of all Graduate Schools” p.1).

2. Application Documents After you have paid the application fee of ￥35,000, submit the documents listed below. Review Cautionary Note published at the end of the Application Guidelines (Japanese Version), and carefully check your application documents before submitting them. Please submit the‘ Application Document List (Checklist)’ as well as the application documents.

9 Original certificate of (expected) completion from Both of the entrance and (expected) completion dates previously attended graduate school, or a notarized must be listed. document certifying (expected) completion【④】 If the above information is listed on the Application Document ③, this certificate does not need to be submitted. Submit an original certificate of (expected) completion. If you cannot submit an original certificate, please submit a certificate of (expected) completion that has been notarized by an embassy or other public institutions. Research Plan (in Japanese)【⑤】 About 1,000 words in length. Submit 1 original and 3 copies. Draft an overview of your proposed research plan on a computer using A4-size paper (horizontal text with 40 words per row and 40 rows per page). Copy of Residence Card or Passport【⑪】 For a residence card, submit a copy showing both sides. For a passport, submit a copy of pages showing your name, date of birth, photograph, expiration date, residence status, and the most recent period of stay. Two Photographs Affix a photograph taken within the last 3 months to the application form (for submission) and to the statement of reason for applying. Your photographs should not be retouched or edited. (The photograph affixed to your application form will be used on the student ID issued after enrollment, should you be admitted.)

3. Screening Method The Graduate School will determine whether or not to admit applicants based on a comprehensive evaluation of document screening, written examination and oral examination.

4. Examination Components

Written Examination Specialized Subjects Foreign Language (English) Oral Examination (100 points) (100 points) (100 points) Held after the written 10:00 ～ 11:30 (90 minutes) 13:00 ～ 14:30 (90 minutes) examination Note 1: You will be allowed to refer to a dictionary provided by the University during the foreign language examination. Note 2: More information about the oral examination will be provided on the day of the written examination.

10 Note: Please select an academic advisor on applying. The subject and academic advisors may change as needed. Please check our website before applying. (2021/4)

Graduate School of Economics : List of Seminar and Thesis Guidance Academic Advisors for 2022 Academic Year（Ph. D. Degree Program） Economics Major Seminar and Thesis Guidance Academic Advisors

Area: Economic Theory, Statistics, and Public Policy

Special Study in Microeconomics Ph.D. (Economics), Kobe University NAGAHISA, Ryo-ichi (A) I・II Special Study in Microeconomics Ph.D. (Economics), Osaka University SAKANE, Hirokazu (B) I・II Special Study in Macroeconomics AKIOKA, Hiroki (A) I・II Special Study in Macroeconomics Ph.D. (Economics), University of Tokyo INABA, Masaru (B) I・II Special Study in Economic Ph.D. Australian National University SUZUKI, Tomoya Fluctuation I・II Special Study in Economic Growth Ph.D. (Economics), Kobe University DOI, Junko I・II Special Study in Statistics(A) I・II UTSUNOMIYA, Kiyohito Special Study in Statistics(B) I・II Ph.D. (Engineering), Osaka University MATSUO, Akihiko Special Study in Statistics(C) I・II Ph.D.（Economics ), Kansai University YOSHINAGA, Kohei Special Study in Econometrics (A) Ph.D. (Economics), Kobe University HASHIMOTO, Noriko I・II Special Study in Econometrics (B) Ph.D. (Economics), Hitotsubashi University KATAYAMA, Naoya I・II Special Study in Theory of Ph.D. (Science), University of Electro-Communications TANIDA, Noriyuki Information Processing I・II Special Study in Labor Economics Ph.D. University of Wisconsin-Madison NOSAKA, Hiromi I・II Special Study in Economic Policy Ph.D. (Economics), University of Tokyo MOTONISHI, Taizo I・II Special Study in Public Finance I・II Ph.D. (Economics), Kwansei Gakuin University HAYASHI, Hiroaki Special Study in Tax Policy I・II Ph.D. (Economics), Osaka University HASHIMOTO, Kyoji Special Study in Social Security I・II Ph.D.（International Public Policy), Osaka University SATO, Masayo Special Study in Public Economics Ph.D. (Economics), Osaka University MAEKAWA, Satoko I・II Area: Industrial, Regional, and International Economics

Special Study in Regional Ph.D. (Economics), Tohoku University SAKAKIBARA, Yuichirou Economics I・II Special Study in International Ph.D. State University of New York SUGETA, Hajime Economics I・II Special Study in International Ph.D. (Economics), Osaka University KASUGA, Hidefumi Monetary Economics I・II Special Study in Economic Ph.D. (Area Studies), Kyoto University GOTO, Kenta Development I・II Special Study in Environmental Ph.D. (Human and Environmental Studies), Kyoto University SHINKUMA, Takayoshi Economics I・II Special Study in Asian Economic Ph.D. (Economics), Kansai University KITABA, Michiko Development I・II Special Study in EU Economy I・II Ph.D. Johns Hopkins University KONOE, Sara Special Study in Industrial Ph.D. (Economics), Gakushuin University ISHII, Akira Organization I・II

11 Seminar and Thesis Guidance Academic Advisors

Special Study in Problems of Small KOGA, Tadahisa Business I・II Special Study in Economics of Ph.D.（Economics ), Kansai University SASAKI, Yasuyuki Commercial Distribution I・II Special Study in Monetary Ph.D. (Economics), Kyoto University NAKAGAWA, Ryuichi Economics I・II Special Study in Organizational Ph.D. (Business Administration), Kobe University KOBAYASHI, Hajime Economics I・II Special Study in African Economics Ph.D. (Economics), Okayama University RAPOSO, Pedro I・II Ph.D. (Policy Studies), Nanzan University Area: History, Economic Thought, and Sociology

Special Study in Economic History Ph.D. (Economics), Keio University KITAHARA, Satoshi of Japan I・II Special Study in Economic History Ph.D. (Economics), Osaka University NISHIMURA, Takeshi of Asia I・II Special Study in History of Political Ph.D. (Economics), Kyoto University NAKAZAWA, Nobuhiko Economy I・II Special Study in History of Modern SATO, Masanobu Economic Thought I・II Special Study in Socio-Economic Ph.D. (Economics), University of Hyogo TAKESHITA, Koshi Systems I・II Note: Subjects and Academic advisors may change as needed.